Two weeks ago, I wrote about questions you should be asking a real estate agent at an open house, especially if you were very keen on it. This time, here are many questions you and a broker like me will ask one another if you want to get a good mortgage deal for said house! The…
It’s a new year, and you may be looking for a new home. A house on the market has caught your attention and you want to visit, but so is the case for many other interested families/couples. You have an objective of going there, and getting every single bit of information that you possibly can, but…
Our guest blogger Jason was very kind to continue his story about home ownership (and toilets!). Enjoy the rest —————————————– So back in 2011 while on vacation in Berlin Germany, I had the brilliant idea of bringing a toilet back home to Ottawa with me in my checked luggage. And the best part – actually…
This month, we’re doing something a bit different with our blogs, and are pleased to invite Ottawa resident Jason to write a two-part blog on his story with the house he owns in Sandy Hill. The second part will be published two weeks from now, so please stay tuned a fun post-Christmas read! …
Ontario’s Finance Minister, Charles Sousa, made the following statement a couple of weeks ago, “Purchasing your very first home is one of the most exciting decisions in a young person’s life, but many are worried about how they will be able to afford their first condo or house,” he told the Legislature Monday. “Improving housing…
In order to qualify for a mortgage and purchase a home, as said several times previously, it is important to always have a very good credit score. It is basically a measure of your financial responsibility and can either allow you or deny you many opportunities So what are some…
Several of our last posts on social media as well as blogs have discussed the need for a pre-approval before getting accepted for a mortgage. However, in some cases, it is often possible to be denied a mortgage even if you have been pre-approved. Below are several reasons why that can be the case. …
Happy Monday everyone! This week will be dedicated to mortgages again, given it is our main service here, and we think it is very important for you to understand the correct process of acquiring a loan for your home, especially if you are new to it! Money is delicate, especially when…
Owning a private property and running a business are two different things, but simultaneously both very doable! What this blog will attempt to explain is the difference in process of investing in a property that is used commercially, if you run a business that is. When the value of a residential property is being considered,…
Unfortunately, purchasing a home and the financial complications that come with it can be a hassle. There are some necessary papers buyers have to take seriously if they want to be proud homeowners. This weeks’ blog will discuss four important documents you must sign if you want to buy a home through…
